Spring Break Boredom Busters!

School vacation is here and your kids are home!  So, what to do with them that will get you and them out of the house?  The answer is easy!  Take them to a museum, the zoo, or an aquarium with one of our discount passes that are available through the library.  Passes and coupons can be obtained at the Circulation desk.  Here's the rundown on what we have:

• Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Bristol, RI & Seekonk, MA
  Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18  www.asri.org
• Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Aboretum, Bristol, RI
  Pass admits 2 adults and 6 children under the age of 18  www.blithewold.org
• Children's Museum, Providence, RI
  Coupon allows free admission for up to 4 people  www.childrenmuseum.org
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
  Coupon admits 2 adults at $8.00 each and discounted admission to special exhibits       www.mfa.org
• Museum of Science, Boston, MA
  Coupon admits up to 4 people at $5.00 each   www.mos.org
• Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
  Pass allows free admission for 2 adults and 3 children under age 19  www.mysticseaport.org
  
  
  • New England Aquarium, Boston, MA
    Coupon admits up to 4 people at $8.00 each - not valid during July and August  www.neaq.org
  • Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
    Pass allows 2 adults free admission and 10% discount in the museum store   www.risdmuseum.org
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI
    Pass admits up to 4 people at the following prices:
    July and August: $9.00 adults, $5.00 children/Rest of the year: $6.00 adults, $3.00 children  www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org                    
  
  With so much to offer, it's tough to make a choice! 

Going to the Dogs!

 Middletown Public Library is going to the dogs!   MPL will be sponsoring three Potter League "Read Fur Fun" programs in April and May.  On Tuesday April 27th, Thursday April 29th and Tuesday, May 4th, Potter League volunteers and their pet dogs will be at the library from 3:45-5 pm listening to children read aloud.  The children will also make a dog-themed craft to take home.

Each child will be partnered with a dog who is an eager and experienced listener.  Both dogs and pet owners have been screened, and have passed a special test which certifies them for participation in the Read Fur Fun program.  The program has proven to be a fun way to motivate youngsters to become more confident in their read-aloud skills. Sign up for one or all three sessions!

When: April 27 (a Tuesday), April 29 (a Thursday), May 4 (a Tuesday).
           Sessions are from 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Who: Children in grades 1-3
How:  Come in or call the Children's Desk at 846-1573 to register for these free programs. 
          

Make a dog's day by signing up to read with a furry friend!

Go Green with the Toe Jam Puppet Band!

The Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform "The Green Show" at Middletown Public Library on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 2 pm during school vacation week.

The Toe Jam Puppet Band has performed throughout New England and is well-known for high-energy entertainment with lots of humor and audience participation.  "The Green Show" features interactive puppets, storytelling and songs that celebrate all creatures on earth.  The performance reminds us to recycle and take good care of our planet.

For *free* tickets and more information, please call the Children's Room Desk at 846-1573.